Climate change is an unprecedented crisis that is impacting the places where we live and work. We are experiencing physical impacts such as shifting weather patterns, coastal inundation and increasing risk of natural disasters. These are reconfiguring economies, politics and societies, and climate change is emerging as the determining factor in how we plan cities and regions. In this unit, you will engage with climate governance at different scale; how decisions on climate change are made at global, regional and local levels, and who and what influences these decisions. You will also learn about different economic, political and social perspectives and approaches to addressing climate change, including market-based economics, Green New Deal, degrowth and decolonisation. Developing and applying critical thinking skills, you will apply this knowledge to understand regional planning approaches, evaluate regional plans and analyse regional land use decision-making. You will gain an understanding of how regional planning can be used to achieve more effective and just climate outcomes. A field trip, and local, national and international case studies will provide you with a breadth of understanding and practical experience as you develop skills in planning for adaptative rather than maladaptive futures.